What’s in store for Texas’ Monarch butterfly migration this year? The forecast is grim, with drought, fires, and herbicide tolerant crops making for a challenging season and lower numbers. Still, Monarchs MUST fly through Texas to get to Mexico. Which route will they choose–Hill Country or the Coast? …

Pollinator porn: this luscious video clip from a recent Ted Talk given by award-winning cinematographer Louis Schwartzberg is a great way to start the day. Schwartzberg documents the “hidden beauty of pollination” with time lapse cinematography of birds, bats, and butterflies. Take a look.
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